Norway, Spain, Ireland to Recognize Palestinian Statehood

The declaration prompted Israel to recall its ambassadors to the trio of European countries.

Black smoke rises from the Jenin Palestinian refugee camp during clashes with the Israeli military in the Israeli-controlled West Bank on Nov. 9, 2023. Zain Jaafar/AFP via Getty Images

Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced on May 22 that they would formally recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to immediately recall its ambassadors to the three nations.

The formal recognition will take place on May 28, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.